Acura MDX in Puerto Rico Feb 2011 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011 65000 mi US $650	3 Bad shocks that cost over $900 each  plus a terrible engine oil leak in the flywheel.

Acura MDX in Georgia, United States Feb 2012 - Oct 2014
Mar 2012 80000 mi US $300	O2 sensor was bad and was replaced.
Oct 2014 108000 mi US $1000	broken sway bar The AC was weak and sometimes would take awhile to get cold.

Acura MDX in Texas, United States Feb 2012 - Nov 2013
Mar 2012 72000 mi US $450	Multiple maintenance lights came on. Oxygen sensor needed replacing. Location of sensor made replacement more costly.

Acura MDX in Maryland, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2012
Dec 2011 90000 mi	Battery, which had a install date of 01/09, needed to be replaced

Acura MDX in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2016
Nov 2014 80000 mi US $270	Needed to replace two motors for controlling the mirrors Battery indicated it needed to be replaced.

Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 69000 mi US $240	P0847 code, 3rd gear oil pressure sensor fail, D light flashing.

Acura MDX in Kansas, United States Apr 2011 - Oct 2014
Jan 2012 62000 mi	The nav system was randomly resetting and the hands free link system did not work. Both were replaced under CPO warranty.
Oct 2012 75000 mi	Acura replaced the power steering pump per their TSB.
Mar 2013 82000 mi	Dealer broke the bleed screw on the rear passenger caliper while doing a brake fluid flush. Dealer replaced the caliper.

Acura MDX in Kansas, United States Feb 2012 - May 2017
Jul 2012 73000 mi US $125	A/C system was recharged. Small leak in A/C system detected.
Mar 2014 93000 mi US $200	Bluetooth unit (Acura's HandsFreeLink) went out and needed replacement.
Jun 2014 96000 mi	6 Disc CD player experienced a mechanical error that resulted in two CDs getting stuck in the CD player. After, removing the power to the CD player, one disc was recovered. CD player will play CDs again.
Nov 2014 103000 mi US $350	Both front end sway bar bearings replaced.
Mar 2017 139000 mi	The emissions system check light keeps coming on. A simple tightening of the gas cap results in the light going off in a few days. Other than being extremely annoying, no actual issues has occurred yet. The sharp increase in recurrence of this issue might indicate an impending sensor failure.

Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada Mar 2012 - Jul 2016
Sep 2012 43400 mi C $280	HFL (bluetooth)stopped working and I had to replace it. Cost me $200 to buy from the the States (I live in Canada) and $80 to install by dealer.

Acura MDX in Ohio, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012 61000 mi US $385	Bad engine sensor...

Acura MDX in Wyoming, United States May 2012 - Jun 2014
May 2013 51900 mi US $750	Replaced both front wheel bearings, alignment, car still out of alignment after 5 alignments at different shops.

Acura MDX in Nigeria Aug 2012 - Jun 2016
Oct 2013 17360 mi	Repairs carried out on front driving shaft. Dust cover for tie rod grease replaced.
Nov 2015 23340 mi $400	radiator water mixed with transmission fluid. Got overheated and stopped driving. Radiator pipes got corroded and started leaking to the oil cooling pipes inside

Acura MDX in Maryland, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
Sep 2012 82000 mi US $120	Replaced original battery.
Nov 2012 84700 mi US $160	Bulb is available cheaper online, but labor to bring the car back would have been too much. The mechanic did take longer to get the bulb out. If he was proficient in this HID Light system, he could have done it quicker.
Jul 2013 90300 mi US $100	Transmission relay switch was replaced. Error code was P1717. The oil level sensor had to be replaced, as it was giving repeated warning of low oil, when it wasn't low. Acura has TSB on this issue.
Mar 2014 96000 mi US $100	One of the O rings on the steering pump line needed to be replaced.
Jun 2014 97000 mi US $1170	Heat exchanger in Radiator broke. Transmission fluid filled radiator and coolant went in transmission. Radiator had to be replaced, and everything flushed out. Acura refused to help (out of warranty)
Jul 2014 97000 mi	Front brakes needed to be replaced along with discs and calipers.

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada May 2012 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013 66340 mi C $475	Check emissions systems notification came on. ERG valve replaced.

Acura MDX in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2012 - Mar 2015
Jul 2013 97340 mi C $189	First If I run my air condition then car wont start. I was told by mechanic problem is coil charger but it was battery. There should be sign for battery replacement. Well after 6 years you could expect battery :)

Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2010 - Mar 2011
Oct 2010 31000 mi	driver side power window couldn't open, brought it to dealer and a computer reset fix it

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Sep 2015
Oct 2011 77500 mi	oil gasket
May 2013 107260 mi	A/C sensor
Jul 2013 108500 mi C $700	Seals

Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Dec 2016
Jun 2016 106000 mi US $250	Bushings

Acura MDX in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - May 2017
Aug 2010 27000 mi US $290	interior plastic lining of rear hatch constantly becomes misaligned and knocked out of place. third row seat belt cover also gets loose frequently.
Nov 2010 31000 mi	The retractable cup holders for the second row seat were stuck within the arm rest. A part broke and was rattling around within the arm rest. The cup holder was replaced under warranty.
Jan 2012 47500 mi	the rear hatch struts were blown. replaced under warranty. side view mirrors operated very choppy. actuators were replaced under warranty.
Mar 2014 59000 mi	The exhaust heat shield got loose and was rattling. A new bracket was installed.
Mar 2017 92000 mi US $150	Old car, dead battery. They replaced the battery after testing it.
Apr 2017 93000 mi US $800	Old car, dead alternator. The car was towed to the dealer after dying on the street. The dealer replaced the alternator.

Acura MDX in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2017
Aug 2011 66000 mi US $500	Rear hatch did not stay up and would close on its own after reaching the full open position.
Jun 2013 75000 mi US $100	Right rear end cap on running board fell off and needed replacement.
Jan 2014 69500 mi US $150	Battery needed replacement. Also did several maintenance and warranty items not included in cost above. Total with maintenance is $875.

Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Oct 2010 37000 mi	Memory seats not memorizing. Told it was not a problem first trip. Took back and side mirrors were affecting the memory settings and it was replaced. under warranty. engine made louder sound. told problem could not be replicated. had to take back a second time when transmission light came on. pressure and foreign substance check currently being done.

Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013 92000 mi US $800	Navigation system just freezes & won't work, and scheduled brake, alignment, etc.

Acura MDX in California, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2018
Jan 2011 60500 mi	Replaced air conditioning compressor clutch relay under "goodwill warranty," plus loaner car. No cost to us.
Nov 2012 56900 mi	Warranty extension, torque converter: PCM update for lock-up clutch function". Not experiencing any "shudder" problems noted in the letter, but took it in anyway for software update. Warranty for the torque converter extended to 8 years / 105k miles. Warranty extension, "Steering wheel is hard to turn at low speeds and engine RPM". (Power steering pump). Again, we were not experiencing any steering problems, but brought the vehicle in anyway for a look. Steering tests performed and no repairs needed.
Sep 2015 82000 mi	Replaced battery.
Jan 2016 61800 mi	Oil pressure light on; replaced oil sensor/switch. Replaced alternator.
Mar 2016 86000 mi	Hands free link failed, replaced.
Aug 2016 89400 mi	Emissions and SH-AWD error codes. Drove vehicle to dealer, who replaced the oxygen sensor.
Jun 2017 97000 mi US $223	Replaced "air mix motor".
Jan 2018 102000 mi US $100	Replaced broken motor mount.

Acura MDX in Alabama, United States Jul 2010 - Sep 2014
Mar 2012 91000 mi	oil sensor pressure switch

Acura MDX in California, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2012
Dec 2010 50000 mi	Passenger seat belt buckle trim loose. Bubbles under plastic in front upper grille trim. Fuel fill door would not open intermittently.
Jan 2011	grille replaced Passenger seat belt buckle trim repaired

Acura MDX in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2022
Jan 2011 65000 mi US $110	Heater/AC blower very noisy at all fan speeds. Suspected debris in fan. Removed cowling under wipers and cleaned out debris, replaced cabin air filter and noise persisted. Replaced blower motor with new. Problem resolved. DIY. 3 hours.
Feb 2011 65500 mi US $58	Driver seat, steering wheel and mirror settings would not fully or intermittently return to driver-specific settings. Due to faulty power mirror actuators, addressed by TSB. Repaired under warranty. Audio speaker popped at engine startup. Audio system software updated in accordance with TSB, service advisor said it would take a $770 amp replacement, but we go that straight. Update seemed to fix problem. Covered under goodwill warranty.
Jan 2012 64800 mi US $340	3rd gear pressure switch failure with subsequent flashing D on gear selector and P0847 OBD code. Switch was replaced. Trim piece below glove compartment detached, repeat problem. Clips were replaced and trim was re-attached.
Oct 2012 80500 mi US $90	Went in for routine maintenance, oil ($26, I supplied oil), tire rotation ($30), rear differential fluid ($90) and wife's issue with difficulty steering to park. Changed PS fluid ($90) and PS pump was replaced under warranty extension ($0)
May 2013 87300 mi	HID low beam headlight burned out. Purchased Sylvania D2S replacement at Advance Auto Parts for $70 and paid $40 to have replaced. Accessory drive belt tensioner failed. Replaced. $70 labor and $136 for the part.
Jul 2013 89800 mi US $70	P1717 check engine light. Transmission range switch fault. Flashing "D" on MID. Dealership could not duplicate. No faults found.
Oct 2015 112000 mi US $176	Sway bar end links and frame bushings worn beyond limits. Rattling could be heard on bumpy roads. Both LH and RH sway bars replaced while vehicle was in for 105,000 mile service.
Feb 2017 121000 mi US $300	A/C relay failed and caused an over-pressure releasing all refrigerant through relief valve. Replaced relay and re-charged. No leaks found.
Aug 2017 126000 mi US $1490	A/C stopped blowing cold air. After re-charge and running for several hours, a small leak was found at the compressor discharge fitting. Compressor and schraeder valves were replaced. System evacuated and re-charged.
May 2018 128932 mi US $174	Replaced Hands Free Link module
Mar 2020 135008 mi US $200	Replaced windshield washer reservoir and pump due to unrepairable leak.
Jun 2020 135512 mi US $800	Replaced alternator
Oct 2020 136948 mi US $500	A/C blows warm air, replaced relay, recharged
Nov 2020 137628 mi US $600	A/C blows warm air. Troubleshot, r/r relay, recharge
Jan 2021 140000 mi US $600	LP Suction pipe assembly replacement
Mar 2021 142000 mi US $800	A/C blows warm air. Replaced evaporator.
Apr 2021 142000 mi	A/C blows warm air. R/R LP suction line following shop damage. Recharge a/c.

Acura MDX in Alberta, Canada Dec 2010 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011 58900 mi	Driver side mirror actuator (which affects memory seat/mirror execution if mirror sticks). Just bought the vehicle Certified used from dealer so dealer replaced free of charge even though not under warranty.

Acura MDX in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Aug 2011
Jan 2011	Engine oil level sensor Catalytic Converter
Aug 2011 74000 mi US $132	Car would not start Chart Starting System warning displayed was a code related required update but issue occurred after update installed

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Jul 2018
Nov 2010 45260 mi	Heated seat switch was replaced (Dealer claims) but the heated seat switch would not stay in high position until car warmed up. Front right headlight washer won't retract. Plastic cover on bottom of steering wheel kept falling off, many times while car was moving. Dealer claims they fixed it. I suspect they just popped it back in place - same I had been doing.
Dec 2010 45880 mi	Finally fixed heated seat problem. Dealer finally ordered a new steering wheel cover and replace old cover. Problem fixed. Finally the dealer was able to fix the heated seat switch.
Jan 2011 46380 mi C $550	Loud noise front wheels, first 15mins cold mornings, then quieter but noticeable. Dealer recommended replace front bushings but would not do under warranty. Warranty expired 6 days earlier. Called Acura, they authorized. Boo dealer.
Apr 2011 48980 mi C $371	Transmission issue on second gen MDX.
Jul 2011 51212 mi	Check Engine Oil Level light randomly flashing. First trip - Dealer unable to duplicate. Second trip - Found TSB for issue. Dealer ordered part. Agreed to do under warranty as goodwill. Third trip for repair pending. Check Engine Oil Level light randomly flashing. First trip - Dealer unable to duplicate. Second trip - Found TSB for issue. Dealer ordered part. Agreed to do under warranty as goodwill. Third trip for repair pending.
Dec 2011 55180 mi C $600	Was told it was O2 sensor, not fully trusting dealership. Getting into car from repair one, noticed seat was way out of position. Memory seat would not work but knew it was working before I dropped off. Dealer had to replace some part they broke behind the mirror and apologized. Lost another 30 min. In shop for exhaust system recall, they replaced another o2 sensor. (CEL on.)
Apr 2012 60140 mi	Hands Free Link Module failed. So Bluetooth connection to phone does not work. HFL Button on steering wheel does not work.
May 2012 60440 mi	Dead battery. Dealer unable to explain. Battery was replace Dec 2011
Jun 2012 60760 mi	Dead battery. Faulty HFL draining the battery while car was off. Choose to disconnect faulty HFL. Repair cost was just NUTS!!!! Even with Acura offering a discount but would not repair as good will.
Mar 2013 66340 mi C $600	Cable for lifting/lowering third row seats broke. Serpentine belt was making a noise. Advised by dealer that it was cracked and needed to be replaced.
May 2013 68380 mi	Check transmission error
Nov 2013 72540 mi	Fuel fill door sticks in cold weather. Dealer replaced entire door as per technical bulletin.
Feb 2014 74280 mi	License plate fell off. Rusted holes that hold the plate to the trunk!?!
Apr 2014 76660 mi C $3000	AC line had a leak.
Dec 2014 82460 mi C $80	Dealer discovered oil leak and transmission fluid leak. Car only has 133k and has had dealer maintenance regularly. Dealer and head office covered repair under goodwill. Transmission fluid leak.
Apr 2015 85440 mi C $120	Heat shields fell off or loose.
Oct 2015 90300 mi	Drl warning light. Front left drl burnt out
Jan 2016 92380 mi C $500	Car started to make a whining noise. Then wouldn't start. Then when jumped with a different car - dash lights started to flash all sorts of warnings.
Jun 2017 105400 mi C $100	AC stopped working. Replaced relays.
Jul 2018 106020 mi C $200	Replaced pads again, machined rotors.  Heat shields are constantly rattling but can't fix and not worth 4+ hours of labour to cut them off.

Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2015
Nov 2011 48100 mi	Was receiving a low oil pressure warning, but oil level was fine. Issue was a faulty sensor which was replaced. Fuel door wasn't opening when button pressed from inside the car. Faulty mechanism was replaced.
Sep 2012 58000 mi US $250	Noticed water leaking into top of driver's side door. Dealer determined that drain hose from sunroof was clogged and needed to be cleaned out. Driver's side mirror juddered when mirror tilted down for reverse view. Dealer determined that actuator needed to be replaced.
Dec 2013 76000 mi US $15	Car was experiencing a parasitic current draw. Took it to local repair shop and mechanic diagnosed that it was somewhere on the A/V/Nav circuit. Internet research revealed it was bluetooth module which i disconnected. Will replace later.
Jan 2015 49000 mi	Bluetooth module never replaced. Cause of parasitic current draw.

Acura MDX in Indiana, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2018
Apr 2013 45500 mi US $180	Fuel door would not open. replaced the hinge and the locking mechanism
May 2014 59000 mi US $100	rear wiper no longer worked. shop replaced wiper arm
Apr 2015 65500 mi US $160	transmitter on key failed, had to be replaced
Sep 2015 70000 mi	oil pressure switch on AT
Feb 2017 89000 mi US $250	brake job - front
Jul 2017 94000 mi US $500	Alternator didn't work. it was replaced
Mar 2018 104000 mi US $1500	timing belt radio replaced. Repair technician claimed that radio was draining power which would explain why mdx wouldn't start. Turned out not to be true when cars till wouldn't start with new radio.  replaced keyless memory part, fixed battery drain

Acura MDX in Tennessee, United States Nov 2012 - Feb 2014
Feb 2013 51200 mi	Leather around the passenger side lid of center console became undone. Took off the lid and repaired it myself.
Apr 2013 54500 mi US $500	Was told drivers side axle is slinging grease and needs to be replaced

Acura MDX in Oregon, United States Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007 1500 mi	On the driver side, the plastic panel seems to not fit snugly into the dashboard
Mar 2007 2000 mi	Grocery Hook on driver side is broken
Apr 2007 2000 mi	Running board does not seem to be connected in a sturdy manner to the vehicle, see both sides towards the rear passenger area. The plastic end caps seems to be coming off when pressure is applied

Acura MDX in California, United States Sep 2007 - Jul 2014
Oct 2007 4000 mi	door handle gets sticky inside. loose trim over instrument panel.

Acura MDX in Utah, United States Nov 2016 - Nov 2017
Feb 2017 115000 mi US $2000	Replaced spark plugs, spark plug coils, all 4 oxygen sensors. Flushed transmission, power steering, brake and differential fluids.

Acura MDX in Alaska, United States Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
Jun 2016 135000 mi US $500	Sensors for seat belt malfunctioning

Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2017
Jul 2016 169000 mi	Replaced all 4 springs/shocks

Acura MDX in Virginia, United States Jun 2016 - Dec 2018
Jul 2016 115300 mi	Alternator and door locks needed repair. Fix under 1 month, 3,000 mile used car warranty.
Aug 2016 115900 mi US $160	Previous repair by repair shop who repaired the door locks somehow made the power windows not work correctly.
May 2018 128000 mi US $500	New front brake pads etc

Acura MDX in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 24650 mi	Gas Cap repaired, would not open when it was very cold outside. Replaced tire air pressure sensor. Check voice recognition for hands free phone.

Acura MDX in New Jersey, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2018
Apr 2017 136000 mi US $450	Alternator was replaced broke down not charging battery
Jul 2017 139000 mi US $320	Struts shocks

Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Feb 2021 93000 mi C $60	flickering headlights replaced HID bulbs
Mar 2021 93620 mi C $50	Air mixer motor

Acura MDX in Michigan, United States Sep 2022 - Sep 2022
Jul 2022 134000 mi US $370	Power Steering Pump Idler Pulley and Tensioner Pulley Replace alternator

Acura MDX in Alabama, United States Feb 2018 - Dec 2018
Dec 2018 244000 mi US $280	3rd gear trans oil pressure sensor replace

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015 179490 mi C $750	lower control arm, bushings loose.
Jul 2017 196540 mi	rear gate actuator intermittent sets off alarm, thinks its latch is open.
Dec 2017 201500 mi C $570	Alternator failed, shorted terminals, absolutely no electrical power even from battery. Catastrophic fail, left vehicle completely dead.

Acura MDX in Kansas, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
Jul 2017 123000 mi	Replaced Ignition Switch. Vehicle dies while driving from a low speed into a right-hand turn. Must shift to neutral and restart. The technician had it for three weeks, put 300 miles on it, has replicated the problem but has no solution. The ignition switch was replaced, but apparently not the problem. They did not charge us.

Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2014 - Sep 2017
Aug 2017 95480 mi C $700	replace alternator
Sep 2017 95480 mi C $600	HID light

Acura MDX in Texas, United States Sep 2015 - May 2016
Sep 2015 103000 mi US $280	Power steering leak. Replaced a hose, o-ring, and a fitting.
May 2016 106000 mi US $450	Replaced drive belt and belt tensioner, the latter because of a strange noise.

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

Sep 2015 100700 mi C $1500

Replaced all four shocks, stabilizing links, break pads, and rotors. Used regular shocks instead of electric shocks; hence, lost the sports mode but I really don't care about that. New cabin filter replaced as well. Bought the car used. Replace all four break pads, rotors, stabilizing link, shocks (regular, non-electric which saves lots of money) The only down side is I lose the sport mode, which I could careless about it. Also changed cabin filter.

Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2016
Feb 2008 12836 mi	Replaced speakers, amplifier under warranty.
Sep 2014 125000 mi US $15	Passenger side mirror actuator motor intermittent. This was causing malfunctions of the memory settings for the driver's seat/steering wheel/outside mirrors. Tighten Fuel Cap message illuminated for one day. Tightening the fuel cap did not extinguish the light. Next, the Check Emmissions warning illuminated and remained on for several weeks. I replaced the fuel cap and the light went out.
Apr 2015 140800 mi US $80	Navigation DVD player failure (DVD player located under driver's seat). Ordered new Alpine DV36M110 internal components and swapped them out.

Acura MDX in Maine, United States Jan 2013 - Feb 2015
Jan 2014 77000 mi US $180	Handsfree Link was draining battery

Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2017
Nov 2013 61900 mi US $1500	Replaced original tires which were badly worn. Oil, filter, lube. Rear shock leaking. Replaced both rear shocks.
Jul 2017 130000 mi US $57	Noticed a rattling noise at 1800 rpm when accelerating. Turned out to be loose heat shields on the engine bank catalytic converters. Mechanic said it was a common problem. Says its a big job to remove & replace because of the location. Said he had a fix using clamps that takes half an hour. Worked great. Sounds fine after a few weeks so far.

Acura MDX in Utah, United States Nov 2013 - Apr 2014
Dec 2013 97000 mi	New Cat
Apr 2014 98000 mi US $400	Battery was load tested, passed. Alternator failed, replaced

Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States Feb 2013 - Jan 2014
Mar 2013 98000 mi US $250	Noise like a whine after driving 50 or more hwy miles.
Oct 2013 105000 mi US $800	AC clutch changed

Acura MDX in Nigeria Oct 2013 - Aug 2018
Dec 2013 96720 mi	Rattling sound from underneath the engine compartment from front passenger side. This is especially loud in the mornings and stop as engine warms up
May 2014 99600 mi $270	Stabilizer bushings were completely torn and were replaced
Jun 2014 100440 mi	Car occasionally faults on check transmission error along with flashing D sign which also triggers the check engine light. However car still drives okay even with error. Code resets by itself after turning engine off.
Oct 2014 101880 mi $823	Front strut mountings where shot and needed replacement.Was making terrible clunking noises.
Jan 2015 103120 mi	Replaced timing belt along with the water pump, idler and tensioner rollers and serpentine belt. Also replaced the left side engine mount. Front struts were shot and clunky.Ride quality was horrible.Think the struts are gone!
Jun 2015 108500 mi	Compressor making some whirring sounds when AC is on.
Aug 2015 109700 mi	Rear passenger side window does not stay up on winding up.Motor runs but does not have any effect on the window.
Sep 2015 110360 mi	Water leaks into driver side headlight assembly especially after washing the car.Strange as no cracks noticed in the headlight assembly. Replaced both front strut assembly.Front and rear anti roll bar bushings were shot and had to be replaced same time.
Dec 2015 112840 mi	Had to replace the tie rods.
Apr 2016 118100 mi	Replaced LCAs again!
Jan 2017 114540 mi	Occasionally doesn't start with gear in park positioj except if I shift to neutral.Guess neutral safety switch is playing up.
Jun 2017 124000 mi $700	Replaced gear selector bushing. Required tearing half the dash apart to get access.

Acura MDX in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2014
Mar 2014 US $600	This actually occurred in December 2013 but that date was not available in drop down. Alternator failed. We hoped this would solve our battery failure issues but those issues have continued.
May 2014 89000 mi US $500	Air conditioning needed a new valve and relay. For the last 2 years, battery has been draining and no one can pinpoint problem. Battery has died and been replaced multiple times. Occasionally car has had to be towed as it wouldn't even jump start.
Jun 2014 89000 mi	Battery continued to die and no one could determine what was draining it. Got tired of continually going out to garage to a dead battery and having to replace it. Finally decided to get rid of car as it was unreliable and left me stranded.

Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018
Jul 2014 47800 mi US $400	Front wheel bearing failed and needed to be replaced at 49,000 miles. Disappointing to have this happen with such low miles.
Mar 2015 58000 mi US $200	The HFL (Hands Free Link) module would randomly activate w/ car off kill battery to 3 volts in 2 hours. 2 weeks to determine the root cause and disable the HFL. Too many discharges for the batt. Will not replace the HLF.
May 2018 127000 mi	Check engine oil alerts on the message system, engine oil level is fine. Faulty sensor, needs to be replaced. Have not done it yet but seems to reset itself.

Acura MDX in Quebec, Canada Jun 2015 - Oct 2015
Jun 2015 49600 mi C $600	Ball joint broken, fixed to the upper arm in one piece. Aluminium parts, very expensive
Oct 2015 55800 mi C $800	Noise on cornering from suspension, tables ball joints broken driver and passengers, other side

Acura MDX in Virginia, United States Jun 2015 - Jul 2022
Oct 2015 94000 mi US $1300	Replaced power steering pump, water pump, timing belt, serpentine belt, oil level warning sensor

Acura MDX in Alabama, United States May 2015 - May 2017
Jul 2015 162000 mi US $900	Car dies on the road, towed to dealer who replaced alternator and battery for almost $900

Acura MDX in Indiana, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
Apr 2015 82000 mi	Replacement of rear dampers. Expensive, as they are magnetic dampers on the Sport.

Acura MDX in Michigan, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Feb 2015 105600 mi US $900	Radiator had a hole in it.

Acura MDX in Florida, United States Jun 2009 - Jul 2014
Oct 2011 75000 mi US $450	Some type of belt was loose and a part had to be replaced...it was making a noise that indicated the problem existed.
Jul 2012 86000 mi US $600	Some type of AC vent motor went bad and had to be replaced. Drivers door power door lock failed. Refused to lock or unlock.
Nov 2012 92300 mi	Driver door mechanism failed....unable to unlock and open drive door from the outside or inside.
Mar 2013 99000 mi US $400	When replacing timing belt it was noted that the 'tensioner' was leaking, so it was replaced.
Aug 2013 106400 mi US $400	Warning sensors kept advising of engine problems. Warning sensors were apparently defective and replaced.
Dec 2013 110000 mi	Got a "check emission system" warning light. Was told by dealer that catalytic converter not functioning properly. Have scheduled a separate appointment to fix in 2014.
Feb 2014 113400 mi US $100	Air conditioning started not working intermittently. Faulty sensor was replaced and all was fine since.
Jul 2014 122000 mi	Battery died after only 16 months. Was replaced at no cost under warranty.

Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States Apr 2009 - Sep 2016
Nov 2011 61000 mi	3rd gear was sticking and evenutally loss forth gear. Problem was the 3rd gear pressure switch was stuck open. Replaced sensor under warranty Replaced faulty pressure switch on 3rd gear in transmission. Covered under warranty.
Jul 2012 65500 mi US $285	Oil sensor went bad providing false low oil pressure reports
Oct 2012 74200 mi	Power steering pump started to make whining sound. Brought it in and pump needed replacing. Warranty had been extended on this part so all work was covered.
Feb 2013 82000 mi US $360	Replaced EGR valve that was clogged and clean out carbon in lines.
Mar 2013 84000 mi	Technology computer module for voice activation system and blue tooth functions failed. $25 part yet Acura wants to replace entire module for $700 Bought technology computer module for voice activation system and blue tooth functions directly from Johnson Controls. Simply plugged it in.
Jun 2014 110000 mi US $375	replaced bushing and rod
Mar 2015 132000 mi US $670	Replaced front end tie end rods. Discovered uneven tire wear and knock when driving over gravel road
Jul 2016 175000 mi US $200	Replaced EGR Valve, cleaned all ports, replaced oil pressure switch, replaced bank 1 O2 sensor, Replaced all Spark Plug seals and valve gaskets

Acura MDX in Illinois, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007 2200 mi	Vehicle makes resonating/vibrating noise coming from right front wheel area. Expecially noticeable when driving over rough terrain and bumps. Dealership said noise couldn't be duplicated and noise was most likely due to loose change in cupholder area as
Mar 2007 3000 mi	Obnoxious noise coming from right front wheel well. Expecially noticeable when driving over bumps or rough pavement. Sounded like a resonating vibration noise.
Apr 2007 3400 mi	Vehicle continues to make resonating/vibrating noise coming from right front wheel area. Expecially noticeable when driving over rough terrain and bumps. Dealership is aware of issue via TSB and needs a few days to order the appropriate part(s). Mentio

Acura MDX in Florida, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Apr 2007 2000 mi	fit and finish of center console stack. Ashtray area didn't close properly and was damaged upon delivery of vehicle.

Acura MDX in Maryland, United States Feb 2007 - Apr 2017
Jun 2013 92000 mi US $500	Message light: check charging light came on. Cleaned and changed battery posts. Light went off. Light came back on two days later. Car died on 2nd day. Replaced alternator and no further problems.
Oct 2015 120800 mi US $330	Starter had to be replaced. Wouldn't start, but fixed at my house so not towed.
Feb 2016 127900 mi US $475	Power Steering pump and serpentine belt replaced
May 2016 132900 mi US $120	Engine coolant fan harness was loose
Sep 2016 140000 mi US $116	Coolant System pressure check and replace air intake hose
Jan 2017 128800 mi US $800	Timing belt

Acura MDX in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2013
Sep 2007 7000 mi	Rear drivers side lower quarter panel was loose
Aug 2008 24000 mi US $5	Loose quarter panel in drivers side rear. Fixed myself with a nut and bolt.
Aug 2010 55000 mi US $350	Leather cover of center console started to peel away. (loose)

Acura MDX in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2007 - Sep 2011
Jan 2008 11160 mi	Backup sensor stopped working (Dealer installed Acura accessory- on vehicle since new)
Feb 2008 11780 mi	Backup sensors stopped working (dealer installed original accessory on the car when purchased). Original trip in January for the diagnosis. Had to bring the car back because the part was on order. When we brought the car back the part was working fine.
Feb 2009 24800 mi	Backup sensors malfunctioning, dealer installed acura accessory.
Mar 2009 25420 mi	Backup sensors replaced.
Apr 2009 26040 mi	tear in seat leather. Dealer will replace the seat under warranty. Part ordered.
May 2009 26040 mi	seat cover replaced
May 2010 37820 mi	Bushing worn front drivers side suspension  Bushing replaced
Mar 2011 49600 mi	gas cap lid sticking. fixed with new part.

Acura MDX in California, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009 38000 mi	both door actuators went out, so doors would not open with opener. Hatch was not working due to driver and passenger door problem. Pending approval for front rotor replacement review...warped at 20k.

Acura MDX in Washington, United States Apr 2007 - Jun 2016
Jun 2010 54000 mi US $313	failed oxygen sensor
May 2011 70000 mi US $150	AC quit working. Replaced bad relay sensor
Nov 2011 80000 mi US $1600	Headlight out. Replaced bulb, control unit, igniter. PO401 code, replaced EGR valve... $310 Outside mirror actuators not working correctly, replaced, also this fixed the seat memory issue.. $190
Apr 2015 146700 mi US $215	Bluetooth unit for phone quit
Feb 2016 160000 mi US $250	Replace EGR valve $250. Adjust valves replace plugs $729
Jun 2016 162000 mi US $183	Bad sensor replaced

Acura MDX in Virginia, United States May 2007 - Apr 2013

Acura MDX in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2006 - Sep 2011
Oct 2007 16000 mi	Creak and click in lower front suspension control arm joint. Acura finally isolated the problem but does not have a fix. Acura engineering is involved and new/replacement joint being worked, no date established for when TSB would be issued. Rear power hatch motor control unit replaced per TSB to fix battery drain issue when door is left open. Acura link firmware update per TSB. Damaged trim piece in center right seating base.
Mar 2008 25000 mi US $45	Replaced lower control arm bushings and other suspension components per TSB 08-005.
Oct 2009 60000 mi US $700	Middle row center console cup holder stuck open.
Jan 2011 89000 mi	Rear Power Hatch not operational. Dealer confirmed the issue but did not have vehicle for enough time to fully diagnose or fix the problem.
Apr 2011 95000 mi US $700	Rear power liftgate not working. Loose cable reconnected fixed the issue.
Jul 2011 97000 mi US $500	Replaced Oil Pressure Sensor (TSB described issue), Front and Rear Brake Pads,  Drivers Door Actuator switch,

Acura MDX in Iowa, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2009
Jan 2008 13000 mi	The memory seat did not function properly. The problem was a faulty seat position sensor.
Dec 2008 27000 mi	On a cold winter day during a snowstorm several warning codes came on immediately upon vehicle start-up. (SH-AWD error, VSC error, Emission system error) The vehicle would not exceed 20mph. The problem was a faulty throttle position sensor.
Mar 2009 27000 mi	The radiator was leaking coolant onto the floor. The radiator was replaced. Windshield wipers come on randomly when the wipers are turned off. Happens once or twice a month. The wipers sweep once across the windshield, go back to their start position, and stop. The dealer couldn't replicate problem. Drivers door freezes shut after washing during cold weather. The door jambs are thoroughly wiped dry but the lock mechanism does not open from inside or outside the car. Dealer said that is risk of washing car in winter. Problem occurred multiple times. Our MDX was not reliable and neither the dealer or manufacturer was willing to trade us into another MDX at a reasonable price. The MDX was picked up from the Acura service department, driven to another dealer and traded in on a (hopefully) reliable car.

Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2007 - Apr 2011
May 2007 1240 mi	rotor dust shield on front wheel bent so that it was rubbing on wheel and giving horrible squealing noise
May 2008 13020 mi	Popping in rear speakers when ignition initially turned on.

Acura MDX in California, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2013
Apr 2009 43000 mi	CD changer not working.
Nov 2009 53000 mi	Airbag not function light on
Nov 2010 75000 mi	Air bag waring light on all the time
Apr 2012 105000 mi	Emission light on
Dec 2012 124000 mi	drive side air bag warning light.
Mar 2013 130000 mi	Air bag light alway on for the driver side.peoblem since 20000 miles , never fix. They say now is not in warranty. Need to charge.

Acura MDX in Arkansas, United States Jan 2007 - Dec 2010
Feb 2007 3000 mi	perceived problem with "staticky" front center audio speaker. also had rear 12 volt plug in fuse replaced. it was blown.
Jan 2008 18000 mi	Replaced the front center speaker which was the subject of my complaint in February last year.
Jun 2009 40000 mi	water vapor in driver side headlight repaired (replacement of entire light assembly)under warranty Installed new headlight assembly.
Dec 2009 49000 mi	noise in steering

Acura MDX in North Carolina, United States Feb 2007 - Dec 2013
Nov 2008 30000 mi	Car would make a clicking sound with a change of direction There was a TBS released on this issue, but I informed the service tech of this issue months ago.
Dec 2009 50000 mi	Light was out for a comfort control button.
Jul 2013 121800 mi US $500	Alternator failed

Acura MDX in California, United States Nov 2006 - Feb 2015
Jun 2009 53000 mi	O2 senseor failed
Sep 2011 93000 mi	Bluetooth failure
Apr 2013 112500 mi	Replaced a clutch on the AC unit
Oct 2013 123000 mi US $800	Replaced positioning servo in drivers seat

Acura MDX in Connecticut, United States Dec 2006 - Jul 2022
Apr 2008 29000 mi	Radio turns on after Hand Free Link even if radio was off. Pop from speakers when turning car on, but stereo off. Fuel door sticks. Buzzing from center speaker during certain songs.
May 2008 30000 mi	Radio turns on after Hand Free Link even if radio was off. Pop from speakers when turning car on, but stereo off. Fuel door sticks. Buzzing from center speaker during certain songs
Mar 2009 39000 mi US $150	Right Inverter/Igniter was bad. Right ignitor/inverter was bad. Low beam HID bulb is out. Determined to be bad inverter, not the bulb.
Jan 2010 48000 mi	Passenger side view mirror clicked when turning.
Feb 2010 48300 mi	Mirror actuator replaced
Feb 2012 65300 mi	Replace Power Steering Pump
Apr 2012 67000 mi	Replace center console lid, leather had detached
May 2013 76300 mi	Bad sensor caused Engine light and SH-AWD light to come on.
Apr 2015 94700 mi US $600	Seized caliper. Replaced caliper, rotor, pads.
Oct 2017 138000 mi	Rear tailgate lock loose. Removed trim and tighten.
Apr 2018 146000 mi US $300	Replace [stabilizer bar parts]
Feb 2019 157 mi	Steering leak, patched.
Aug 2019 166000 mi	Window stuck down. Rear window jumper harness replaced
Jun 2022 187000 mi	Mixer wasn’t working. This is a common problem

Acura MDX in Puerto Rico Nov 2006 - Aug 2010
Aug 2007 11000 mi	Malfunctioning CD player
Sep 2007 12000 mi	CD player failed to play properly, a new system was installed, problem solved.
Apr 2008 19000 mi	Lower arm bushings were defective so they were replaced.
Oct 2008 25000 mi	Again the lower arm bushings were defective so they were ordered.
Nov 2008 26000 mi	Replaced lower control arm bushings.

Acura MDX in New York, United States Nov 2006 - Jul 2022
Aug 2007 6000 mi	Vent not working. Center vents ordered. Passenger dash cover has a broken clip. Dash end cap ordered.
Sep 2007 7000 mi	New vents installed. New dash end cap installed.
Dec 2007 9000 mi	Front Lower control arm bushings replaced with 4 wheel alignment.
Mar 2008 11000 mi	TSB 08-005. Already had the parts replaced for the clicking noise, but it is back again. Service Manager contacted Acura and they are aware this fix is not working as a permanent fix. They have nothing they can do right now.
Sep 2008 14000 mi US $220	Suspension click still present.
Dec 2008 16000 mi	The rear differential is leaking from the drivers side oil seal. New differential has been ordered as they do not repair this component, but replace it.
Jul 2009 20000 mi	Low Control Arm Bushing changed for the second time as per TSB08-005.
Jan 2011 31000 mi US $40	Shudder at 45MPH while in top gear on flat surface under light throttle.
Sep 2011 37000 mi	Shudder at 45MPH while in top gear on flat surface under light throttle.
Dec 2011 38000 mi	replaced Torque Converter due to issue at 25 and 45 when the converter would lock up. Shudder was felt at only those speeds in 5th gear.
Nov 2012 45500 mi US $180	After 6 years, I had to replace my original battery.
May 2014 57000 mi US $350	Positive battery terminal stretch out, needed new cable - $85 for parts plus 2 hours of labor to route new cable to starter motor, fuse box and elsewhere. 1.5 year old Acura battery also replaced under warranty, and could have been due to
Oct 2015 69000 mi US $200	Wiper stalk had to be replaced. Wipers turning on randomly and would not turn off. Known issue from 2010 but had to pay to replace part.
Apr 2016 72300 mi US $400	Bluetooth Module failed. Killed battery and replaced module.
Nov 2017 86000 mi US $2500	Power Steering Pump (noise in cold weather).
Jul 2022 117000 mi US $1000	Tires and rear brakes

Acura MDX in Florida, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2010
Dec 2006 1000 mi	Right front transaxle boot split. dealer ordered parts, replaced boot. two trips to dealer. second repair.MDX pulled to right.dealer agreed after road test but I needed tomake another appiontment. I did. They did an alignment which fixed the problem. Installed ordered boot.

Acura MDX in New York, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010
Jan 2007 2000 mi	frozen door lock on drivers side
Jul 2009 47000 mi	ADS, front strut replacement required passenger mirror motor actuator requires replacement
Aug 2009 48000 mi	mirror motor actuator installed.
Sep 2009 50000 mi	strut installed.

Acura MDX in California, United States Dec 2006 - Sep 2018
Sep 2007 9000 mi	CD used to run in the background even if the mode was changed to XM, radio or AM/FM. Dealer replaced the radio.
Sep 2008 32000 mi	Driver side sun visor was very tight to fold down. Dealer said it's part defective so ordered new one and replaced under warranty.
Oct 2016 129200 mi US $1100	Alternator failed and car stopped in middle of road. Had to tow to the dealer and get it fixed.

Acura MDX in Florida, United States Jan 2007 - Mar 2016
Aug 2008 30000 mi	Dealer replaced faulty throttle body.
Mar 2012 79000 mi US $1500	Blown strut replaced Replace bluetooth module.
Oct 2014 124200 mi	Replaced catalyst converter under warranty because of emission light
Feb 2015 126400 mi US $980	Belt tensioner replaced, because of squealing noise Replaced passenger side mirror motor
Feb 2016 140600 mi US $800	Original alternator was replaced

Acura MDX in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2007	Heat builds up in the front compartment between 2 front seats usually after 15mins of drive or so. Brought the vehicle to dealership and they admited it to be design issue after calling Toronto for comfirmation. But they cannot fix it due to the same reas

Acura MDX in California, United States Jan 2007 - Jun 2022
Mar 2009 32000 mi	Dash end caps warped and stuck out. Fixed via TSB 08-039 Handle broke off the sliding door of center console cup holder. One of the four rubber fingers or tabs in the cupholder in the center console came out of the housing. When maneuvering into a parking spot, at low speeds the steering is not very helpful. It fights the attempts to turn the wheel. It's like the speed sensitive steering is not helping at low speeds.
Oct 2012 78000 mi	Warranty Extension: Steering Wheel is hard to turn at low speeds and engine RPM. Received letter from Honda TSB 12-017 was applied. Problem first noticed 03/2009 but dealer said could not replicate. Fixed now 3.5 years later. Warranty Extension: Torque Converter Product Update: PCM Update for Lock-Up Clutch Function. Received letter from Honda TSB 12-029 was applied.
Oct 2013 92800 mi US $185	Bluetooth module went bad and drained battery. Replaced bluetooth module.
Feb 2014 97000 mi US $2391	#4 spark plug detonated. Pieces of spark plug and ignition coil sucked into engine. Engine short block and front head replaced. Received goodwill 70% Honda 30% me. Fault code P0420. Replaced Rear (bank 1) warm-up three-way catalytic converter per TSB 11-018
Apr 2016 130500 mi US $100	AC Relay stuck needed replacing.

Acura MDX in Washington, United States Jan 2007 - Sep 2013
Feb 2008 11000 mi	Rattle near moonroof.
Nov 2008 19000 mi	Spots on audio display from the inside. Replaced. Moonroof rattle problem disappeared this year after 2 attemps to fix it earlier this year.
Aug 2011 47000 mi US $280	Replaced battery, replaced faulty oil sensor (TSB B09-12, paid by dealer), replace a/c dryer relay to prevent battery drain.

Acura MDX in Alabama, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2011
Jul 2007 11000 mi	Driver side rear door catching, unable to open from insuide or outside. Eventually attributed to door lock mechanism.
Aug 2007 12000 mi	Door lock mechanism replaced under warranty.
May 2009 22000 mi	TSB for radio powering on when HFL activated then turned off.
Oct 2009 31000 mi	NAV DVD drive scratched disc, rendering it inoperable

Acura MDX in California, United States May 2007 - Jul 2012
Jun 2007 2000 mi	Abnormal blemish in driver's seat back, and bulging plastic panel at end of dashboard (passenger side, when door is opened). Return trip to install special ordered parts from trip #1.
Nov 2007 7000 mi	clicking noise from front of car when accelerating and turning during slow speeds. Dealer determined it was pad shifting and was considered "normal". Total BULLS---!!!!
Jan 2008 10120 mi	Replaced defective CD changer unit (entire audio unit) with reman unit. 5 CDs stuck inside and would not eject.
Feb 2008 10000 mi	Defective CD changer. 5 CDs stuck inside, would not come out. Replaced with remanufactured unit under warranty.
Apr 2008 11000 mi	Clicking noise from front when accelerating from a stop. Fixed per TSB.
May 2008 12000 mi	Small hole in outer CV boot. Leaking small amounts of heavy grease onto inside wheel. Dealer replaced with new outer CV boot.
Nov 2009 20900 mi US $45	Bubbles in front shield. Vibrating rearview mirror.
Jan 2012 24700 mi	Faulty oil pressure sensor switch.

Acura MDX in Colorado, United States May 2007 - Jul 2022
Mar 2009 20000 mi	Grill finish blistered. Passenger side-view mirror drive motor.
Jul 2009 27000 mi	rear seat back latches loose and upholstery coming out from under the latches. End panels of the dashboard warped, worse on drivers side. TSB for this problem I was told.
Jan 2010 30000 mi	AWD SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ON BRIEFLY.
Jun 2010 36000 mi	Warning light for SH-AWD system repeatedly activated. SH-AWD control unit malfunctioning and replaced. Console/front armrest lid vinyl covering came loose and had to be completely replaced.
Aug 2010 37000 mi	Recurrence of old problem with warning light for SH-AWD, and VSA since control unit replaced once already. Still in shop at this time. SH-AWD warning light activation one week after in shop for same problem. Then advised water caused or a bad connector. This time no heavy rain. Tech said Code: "Lost connection with VCM" (vehicle control module). Shop couldn't replicate. After 3 days in shop learned recurring problem with SH-AWD/VSA warning light could not be replicated. Over past 4+ weeks problem has not recurred.
Nov 2010 40600 mi	Seat rail trim or cap came loose a long time after seat upholstery repair.
Jan 2011 42200 mi	Inner driver door rubber weather seal splitting.
May 2011 48500 mi	Belt noise. Replaced belt and idler pulley.
Jul 2011 49300 mi	Recurrent warning light for all wheel drive and vehicle stability assist. Multiple codes pulled. The techs believe the problem is in the wiring or connectors of the AWD and VSA systems. Moisture and corrosion ruled out. Battery replaced, didn't fix.
Nov 2011 52100 mi	Warped dash end caps. Replaced with better designed caps.
Dec 2011 52000 mi	Green light on Active Damper Switch in Comfort mode (on console) not working. Switch itself works normally. Advised bulb (or whole switch) is $20.00 but labor approx. $250.00. Requires disassembly of console. Car is out of warranty.
Apr 2012 56000 mi	Noise under hood. Replaced the AC tensioner pulley but this didn't stop the noise. Saw oil coming from the ac high pressure relief valve, had to order one. Took half a day to replace the valve. But the noise recurred the same day after I test drove it to get it hot, and then the ac "dumped" its refrigerent in front of the tech. A possible plugged ac line or condenser was suspected.  Determined that it wasn't a plugged line but simply a faulty relay at the compressor causing the pressure to build up. The noise has not recurred. Replaced idler or tensioner pulley. Same repair done less than 12 mod. ago so dealer did not charge anything.
Apr 2013 68300 mi	Noisy rear shocks going over bumps, more noticeable in cold weather.
Dec 2013 75000 mi	Check ignition electrical circuits. Open steering column to inspect and reconnect wires to ignition switch that had somehow come loose. Check ignition electrical circuits. Open steering column to inspect and reconnect wires to ignition switch that had somehow come loose.
Sep 2014 84000 mi	Front electromagnetic shocks making noise on bumps. Shocks wearing out was diagnosed and repair is over $2200. Indie shop is $1800. For both. I had to postpone repair.
Nov 2014 86000 mi US $3820	Struts made noise and suspension was loose front and rear.
Aug 2015 91000 mi	Two spark plugs were loose. I had only felt mild engine vibration.
Jan 2016 70500 mi	Catalytic converter failed. Covered by Acura's special extended warranty on this part 100%.
Jun 2016 98000 mi US $208	Bluetooth/handsfreelink controller would drain battery by constantly looking for a paired phone even when engine off. Replacement fairly easy to do.
Apr 2017 103000 mi US $825	Original Alternator stopped charging. Replaced $525.00 est. Leak in transmission cooler line. Replaced and new fluid approx. $300.00.
Jul 2017 104000 mi US $3200	Blown front left door speaker. Speaker cone had gradually split. Rather than just put in an OEM speaker I splurged and had the audio shop upgrade the sound system. Except I didn’t replace the head unit which requires the OEM unit @ $1000.00.
Dec 2017 106000 mi US $400	Driver’s seat airbag sensor wiring harness had a fault, likely developed from moving seat back and forth over the years. Replaced harness.
Jan 2018 106000 mi US $225	Low beam headlight bulb replacement passenger side is expensive!
Nov 2021 130000 mi US $456	O2 sensor replaced

Acura MDX in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2010
Apr 2009 20000 mi	The Dynamic Stability Control warning light began to activate periodically regardless of whether I placed the car in "Sport" or "Comfort" mode. It would deactivate without any action on my part. Suddenly in March the warning would appear constantly.

Acura MDX in Texas, United States Feb 2008 - Aug 2008
Mar 2008 7000 mi	I brought the MDX in (again) for a pop noise I have heard in the front suspension (at low speed, usually backing up or stopping) since I got the vehicle. Right & Left control arms were replaced, but a month later, the noise is back. There is finally a TSB
Apr 2008 9000 mi	The front end popping/click required new compliance bushings. Finally, a tsb was released.
May 2008 10000 mi	My front suspension pop is back after the last repair. At this point, Acura does acknowledge it is a problem, but does not know what to do. The TSB only fixed it for 3 weeks, and the noise has once again returned.
Jun 2008 12000 mi	The front suspension/steering is still popping. Compliance bushings were replaced (again) for the third time. Problem still exists. Acura still has my MDX after 2 weeks. They don't know what to do at this point.
Jul 2008 12000 mi	Passenger side mirror kept getting stuck in down position. A new control circuit switch was ordered and installed. Did not fix.  Entire new passenger mirror was ordered and installed. Repair successful, but door is now buzzing uncontrollably.

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008 6200 mi	Driver's side passenger door handle stick, Gas cover sticks (in cold weather only), Left side of dash, poorly fitted panel. All fixed under warranty.
Mar 2009 19840 mi	Plastic piece of dash replaced.

Acura MDX in Manitoba, Canada Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Nov 2008 16120 mi	Check engine light - suspected bad fuel.
Dec 2008 16120 mi	Engine light came on several times. Problem blamed on possible bad fuel since multiple cylinders showed misfires on computer.

Acura MDX in New York, United States Oct 2007 - Feb 2010
Jun 2008 24000 mi	Rubber Door Seal split.
Mar 2009 45000 mi	Oil Pressure sending unit defective - improperly showing low oil. Replaced sending unit.
Dec 2009 60000 mi	Suspension indicator light out.

Acura MDX in Iowa, United States Nov 2007 - Jan 2011
Sep 2009 35000 mi	Audio system had a pop at turn-on. Dealer updated software.

Acura MDX in Quebec, Canada May 2008 - Mar 2010
May 2008 5580 mi	Replace dashboard left hand panel because of poor fit - covered by Warranty
Jun 2008 7013 mi	Dashboard left end cover warped. Aluminium of the front grill discoloured in one area  Replace front grill assembly because of discoloration - covered by warranty.
Sep 2009 22320 mi	ADS (Advance Damping System) malfunction light came on. They diagnosed a faulty shock absorber.

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009 15500 mi

Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2011

Jan 2010

Vehicle (with Michelin X-Ice tires) became stuck with front wheels in six inches of snow and rear wheels on dry pavement. Only front drivers-side wheel would turn. Dealer tested and found SH AWD malfunction. Replaced power train control module. "Hands Free Link" steering wheel driver-specific auto-adjust feature worked only sporadically. Dealer tested and found that vertical and horizontal sensors for mirrors failed. Replaced left and right mirror actuators.

Acura MDX in New York, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Aug 2009 43000 mi	transmission needed to be replaced

Acura MDX in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Jul 2022
Jun 2009 25000 mi	'Check ADS' light came on - front right strut was replaced.
Jan 2010 35500 mi	Water pump and timing belt replaced
Dec 2015 85000 mi US $250	Front stabilizer broke and needed replacement.
Feb 2017 94000 mi	I had trouble with the struts for a while - mostly noises. Dealer confirmed they were leaking but I denied service previously due to cost. Last autumn, Acura increased the warranty on the struts to 100,000 mi so I got them replaced for free.
Jun 2017 99000 mi US $1800	Alternator died and needed to be replaced.
Mar 2018 106000 mi US $50	One of the muffler heat sinks became disconnected due to its fastener rusting. Dealer re-installed it.
Jul 2022 135000 mi US $650	Replaced headlights.

Acura MDX in Georgia, United States Mar 2009 - Apr 2010
Mar 2010 33000 mi	Replaced CD changer.

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Jun 2011
Aug 2009 41540 mi

Acura MDX in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2009 43400 mi	Strut was damaged and required replacement. Not sure which one.

Acura MDX in Washington, United States Jun 2007 - Jun 2022
Feb 2008 6000 mi	"pop" noise came out of the audio system when the engine starts.
Mar 2008 6000 mi	"pop" noise came out of the audio system when the engine starts.
Jan 2009 14000 mi	Gas tank door won't open.
Nov 2015 70600 mi US $150	Front passenger window stopped working. Dealer had to perform a reset of the power windows switches.
Jan 2017 71800 mi US $350	Hand Free Link stopped working and was draining the battery while car is parked, hence I unplugged the HFL module. The drain has reduced from 640mA to 460mA, so still investigating where to drain is. Normal should be less than 40mA.
Mar 2017 81000 mi US $350	Drive seat memory module no longer worked and has to be replaced.
Sep 2017 83000 mi US $350	Voice activation system
Dec 2017 84000 mi US $300	The hands-free module was broken causing battery drains and inability to synch with mobile phones.
Jun 2018 88000 mi US $150	Gas tank cap.
Oct 2021 108000 mi US $520	Warning light saying charging system failure followed by many other warnings when the battery was dying. Eventually the battery was drained and the care was disabled.

Acura MDX in Kansas, United States Oct 2007 - Oct 2009
Jul 2009 32000 mi	Coin and accessory outlet base lid would not stay open. New part was ordered and replaced a week later.  New lid installed. Working properly now.

Acura MDX in California, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2012

Acura MDX in Oklahoma, United States Sep 2007 - Oct 2014
Dec 2007 5000 mi	The "Tighten Fuel Cap" warning light came on. This was the second time so I took it to the dealer about two weeks ago. I was told that this is a chronic problem and that they would replace my gas cap if it persisted. So far, it hasn't happened again.
Aug 2008 10000 mi	CD player would not eject CD.
Aug 2010 22000 mi	One of the nuts that accept the bolts for rear license tag bracket broke. Required body work on back deck, including repainting it.
Oct 2010 23300 mi	License plate bracket bolt broke lose from rear deck lid. This required removal of lid, rewelding the bolt bracket and painting the deck. All taken care of under warranty and the body work was flawless. Seat memory feature stopped working intermittently. Dealer was able to repair it but I don't know what they did.

Acura MDX in Michigan, United States Aug 2007 - Jan 2022
Sep 2007 5000 mi	Replaced defective HomeLink unit. Corrected some trim issues.
Dec 2009 18000 mi	Problem with the electronic sensor for oil level. Occasionally reads low on oil even when it's full. I've been told their's a factory bulletin on this issue.
Apr 2011 23000 mi	Error message-tighten gas cap.
Oct 2014 53200 mi	Replace both rear shock assys.
Jul 2016 60500 mi	worn bearings
Oct 2017 70000 mi US $988	2007 MDX eats tires! One my third set @ 70,000 miles! Replaced the originals Latitudes with Michelin Premier LTX's. Very quiet but, let's see how long they last?

Acura MDX in California, United States Jun 2007 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013 50000 mi US $35	Center top rear brake light assy does not illuminate when brake pedal is activated. Replaced brake pedal switch. Switch contacts had a 3 volt drop.
Feb 2013 50300 mi US $35	A/C Compressor clutch does not engage. An internet search indicated the A/C clutch relay was the suject of a TSB for other Acura/Honda vehicles. Found the "Omron" style relay installed. Replaced relay and fixed the problem. The Memory system for seats, steering wheel etc does not remember the settings. An internet search indicated this was a common problem with Acura/Honda vehicles and caused by the side mirror actuators. Both mirror actuators replaced.
Jul 2014 59300 mi	Hands Free Link to my Apple iPhone would be "lost". Re-synching would fix the problem for a month or three and be lost again. Re-synched iPhone again. Discovered that DTC Permanent Codes B2208 and B2207 were set. Still under investigation.
Sep 2014 61000 mi US $150	Installed updated software for the Hands Free Link and the "lost" iPhone issue has not repeated. It also appears to have stopped other "Communications" DTC on various computers linked to each other.
Jan 2015 58200 mi	Fuel fill access door would not open. Electrical operation was normal but door stuck closed. Cleaned and lubricated door latch and hinge.
Jul 2015 65800 mi US $120	Right Front wheel bearing noisy hum above 45mph. Noise annoying but car operated fine. Replaced wheel hub bearing assy with Timken HA590228. Noise is gone.
Jun 2018 88000 mi	Unable to update NAV DVD. Receive an error message when trying to replace a new NAV disc that new disk is older than the old desk already installed. Tried all the internet tricks but nothing works.

Acura MDX in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2007 - Jan 2022
Jul 2007 6000 mi	there is an intermittent noise (thunk) usually at parking lot or intersection speeds when redirecting vehicle through a turn. from the front suspension. dealer replaced something with bushings and said it might come back but Acura was working on a fix (?)
Aug 2007 7000 mi	there is an intermittent noise (thunk) usually at parking lot or intersection speeds when redirecting vehicle through a turn. replaced both front lower control arm brackets. there is an intermittent noise (thunk) usually at parking lot or intersection speeds when redirecting vehicle through a turn. replaced both front lower control arm brackets.
Jan 2009 21000 mi	The master switch that enables cruise control would not allow the cruise control to activate. The cruise light on the dashboard would come on when the master switch was depressed but go out when released. A new switch was ordered and installed 2 days late Dealer called day after problem was diagnosed and made appt't for the next day. switch was replaced and was back on the road in about 1 hrs. time. prob. resolved.
Mar 2009 21000 mi	Green corrosion built up on pos. battery term and onto cable clamp destroying finish on clamp. Dealer put felt O rings around batt. terms. and replaced pos. batt. cable.
Jun 2014 69000 mi	the oil pressure switch was sending false "low oil level" to the onboard message center. tsb, resolve was to replace the oil pressure switch. covered under extended warrenty.
Jan 2022 145000 mi	The wiring harness to the driver door failed so that all the power windows , sunroof and mirrors were inoperable due to broken wires in the harness. As of today the harness is back ordered since last September 2021.

Acura MDX in Colorado, United States Sep 2007 - Dec 2016
Feb 2008 11000 mi	Speaker "pop" in cold weather when ignition key is turned to On. Most noticible from front speakers. Also found TSB-07-052 which called for an amplifier replacement and software upgrade to solve the problem.
Aug 2009 33000 mi	Deep rattle in passenger side rear seat. Told it was the seat mount, which had to be ordered and then installed via an upholstery dealer in town. When using key fobs, all doors will lock except Driver's door and rear tailgate. Have key in the door to lock and set alarm. Dealer "could not replicate" this problem, but it has been happening for 3 weeks. Mysteriously, it works now. What did they do? Deep rattle in passenger side rear seat. New mount installed. underneath passenger side 2nd row seat.
Oct 2013 78200 mi US $120	Replaced Bluetooth unit in Air Cond Rear Vent area of center console. Replaced because BT was no longer working.

Acura MDX in Washington, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008 6000 mi	Fuel door sticking, replaced per TSB. Vibration in center channel speaker, repaired per TSB. Pop sound from speakers during start up, new Amp ordered, to be installed at later date.

Acura MDX in Maryland, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2021
Apr 2012 61000 mi US $344	Mirrors not working when in reverse. Had to replace right and left mirror actuators.
Apr 2014 90000 mi US $1300	Active damper failure. Likely cause from hitting large pothole over the winter.
Sep 2015 95000 mi US $1200	Front active damper went bad.

Acura MDX in California, United States Oct 2007 - Feb 2015
Aug 2011 32000 mi	CD got stuck in Disc changer. Disc changer was not working.
Feb 2015 68000 mi US $100	The battery was completely drained after one week of no use, and the battery was new (replaced one month ago). Mechanic discontinued HFL. But even after that, diag shows something still is draining the battery.

Acura MDX in Maryland, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010

Acura MDX in Illinois, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2007 2000 mi	Water leak in roof where the roof rack is attached.

Acura MDX in Minnesota, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2007 22000 mi	Seal on Moon roof Defective sensor for side airbag.

Acura MDX in Oregon, United States Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2007 7000 mi	Pulling to the right. 4 wheel alignment along with new rims and tires, still pulls to the right

Acura MDX in Florida, United States Feb 2007 - Dec 2011
Jul 2007 3000 mi	Persistent rattle from RES Replace dash end trim pieces Delayed because dealer ordered part(s) came in broken, dealer had to reorder Second Row passenger side Entryway "Acura" logo trim had a gap  CD/DVD ejecting issue, dealer could not replicate Problem still exists, though intermittent Second row entryway Acura logo had a gap. Persistent rattle from RES.

Acura MDX in California, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2010
Aug 2007 9000 mi	The Vehicle pulls to the right. The dealer said it's normal. Though i believe not.
Mar 2008 15000 mi	Driver side air conditioning not working properly.

Acura MDX in California, United States Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007 6000 mi	Small plastic panel on driver side of dash was warped. Dealer replaced both left and right side panels
Oct 2007 8000 mi	Replaced panel ordered inprevious visit

Acura MDX in Virginia, United States Nov 2007 - Dec 2008
Feb 2008 26000 mi	The spare tire hoist screw was stripped because if an ill-fitting jack handle. I found out later this was covered under a TSB.